| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $243.81 | 6.273% | $259.1042 | $259.10 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.56 | 12.234% | $161.1231 | $161.12 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.58 | 8.747% | $98.503 | $98.50 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.98 | 11.198% | $179.0065 | $179.01 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.58 | 3.518% | $142.4201 | $142.42 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.67 | 10.382% | $70.2802 | $70.28 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.61 | 13.493% | $183.416 | $183.42 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.79 | $1,093.8531 | $1,093.85 | $1,093.80 | $1,093.80 | |